http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Civil-Rights-Act-of-1964-Title-VII/index.html LawInfo - Legal Resource Center offers free legal forms and free legal documents that is designed to help consumers and businesses resolve their legal issues http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Civil-Rights-Act-of-1964-Title-VII/Federal/what-does-the-civil-rights-act-of-1964-title-.html Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, sex, national origin and religion. It also is unlawful under the Act for an employer to take retaliatory action against any individual for opposing employment practices made unlawful by Title VII or for filing a discrimination charge or for testifying or assisting or participating in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing under Title VII. Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) FAQs Mon, 04 Jun 2007 21:51:22 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Civil-Rights-Act-of-1964-Title-VII/Federal/who-does-the-civil-rights-act-of-1964-cover.html Employers with 15 or more employees, affecting commerce, and whose employees have been employed for each working day in each of 20 or more calendar weeks in the current or proceeding calendar year, are covered by Title VII. Title VII applies to all employers, potential employers, unions, employment agencies and joint labor­management training committees. Title VII, through subsequent amendments, applies to state and local governments, governmental agencies, and political subdivisions. Religious organizations are exempt when based upon religion. Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) FAQs Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Civil-Rights-Act-of-1964-Title-VII/Federal/what-administrative-body-may-impose-remedies.html The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) administers and enforces Title VII. The EEOC has the power to investigate, litigate and resolve unfair employment practices. The EEOC make take action in a federal district court for appropriate relief and preliminary relief pending disposition of a charge. The EEOC may also issue a notice of a right to sue to the charging party following administrative proceedings. 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